Archive for the ‘Fashion’ Category
Monday, March 12th, 2012
Melbourne’s Autumn fashion week has quite a distinct flavour compared to our northern capital equivalents. Sure, there are still the grand waterside buildings and packed out post-show parties but the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival has tried to represent that ‘oh so cool’ and independent edge that Melbourne is renowned for. With a hefty chunk of off-site events, cultural programs and diverse group shows, it has successfully captured a broad cross section of designers from a myriad of styles and markets. (more…)
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012
There’s nothing like a spot of catwalk action to get you thinking about your wardrobe, so with the Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival taking place right now, we’re guessing there are plenty of Melbournians with visions of the latest threads dancing through their heads. But not everyone can afford to shell out for a whole new collection of clothes (and besides, think of the carbon footprint if you did that every six months!). So thank goodness for the ladies at The Clothing Exchange, who have decided to host a special swap during LMFF this Monday, March 12th, at 6.30pm. For those yet to discover the joys of swapping, the rules are simple: bring up to six pieces of clothing (including accessories, shoes and bags) which you no longer need but are in excellent condition, register, receive a button for each item you bring, and then swap till you drop (or until you get a whole “new” set of things to wear)! For more information and to buy tickets, head to The Clothing Exchange website.
Posted by Leeyong Soo in Fashion, News & Events | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Last night saw the Gala launch of one of L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Cultural Program highlights: The Spirit of the Black Dress. Supporting emerging Australian fashion designers and sustainable fashion initiatives, the STBD is always teeming with excellent people and fabulous fashion. Each year ten designers are chosen to submit a black dress designed with sustainability in mind. Sustainable practice, sustainable materials and lifestyle thinking are the three key criteria and designers must identify how their garment addresses each of these considerations. Not only design savvy but adventurous and beautiful, the dresses will be on display from today until March 20th in a free exhibition at The Trust Melbourne. If you can’t make it along in person, check out the stunning gowns here.
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Monday, March 5th, 2012
Housework really stinks, doesn’t it? There must be a million better things to do than vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes and washing clothes. So the findings of University of Melbourne Masters student Tullia Jack are more than welcome. As part of her research into everyday cleaning rituals and how the care phase of a garment affects the environment, Tullia asked 30 people to wear a pair of Nobody jeans for three months without washing them in a project entitled Nobody was Dirty. The results? Tullia says the jeans don’t look dirty and they don’t smell bad, proving it’s not at all necessary to launder clothes as much as we actually do (according to Canadian researcher Josh Le, there’s not much difference in the bacteria found on jeans whether you wear them for 13 days or 15 months). But in case you don’t believe the research, the Nobody jeans from Tullia’s project are on display at the NGV Studio from March 10 – April 1 as part of the LMFF Cultural Program, so you can check them out for yourself.
Posted by Leeyong Soo in Environment, Fashion, News & Events | 1 Comment »
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
We’re officially declaring 2012 the year of sustainable fashion. Forget any misread apocalyptic predictions the world’s bloody end – this year the good stuff is only just beginning. There are so many exciting events we can barely keep up, so we better tell you about tomorrow’s Seamless showcase quick smart. Giving the LMFF program a run for its money, Seamless brings together Brisbane’s best in sustainable and emerging fashion for a night of design, discussion and helpful direction on running successful, environmentally-responsible businesses. Featuring Holloway Eyewear, Nico Underwear, Baumbach and more, supported by local bands and artists, Seamless promises to be “a great excuse for everyone to get together, look at amazing creations and inform others of the talent in Brisbane.” Sounds like our cup of tea! Seamless takes place at The Rabbit Hole, West End on Friday March 2nd from 6-9pm.
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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Once the lights have gone out, the red carpet’s been rolled up and all the celebs have gone home for a cup of tea and a nice lie down (which is undoubtedly what they do after such an exciting day), what happens to the glamorous gowns worn at the Oscars? While the demand for new looks at each Tinseltown event dictates that a dress is never seen more than once on the same person, there’s no reason for them to never see the light of day again on someone else. Styled in a new way, a dress can be given a fresh lease on life – just ask Georgia McCorkill. As part of her PhD in Architecture and Design, Georgia is running The Red Carpet Project, part of which involves using remnants from bridal and formal wear manufacturers to create dresses for celebrities to wear at red carpet events. But her latest effort is not only for those famous faces… (more…)
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
While Hollywood’s ‘night of nights’ may have been largely overshadowed by Australian politics’ day of days yesterday, we were still keeping a keen lil’ eye on the gorgeous frocks gracing the Oscar’s increasingly green carpet. While GCC founder Livia Firth further proved her stripes in a stunning red Valentino gown made of polyester from recycled water bottles, fellow fashion-forward starlets Emmy Rossum and Maggie Grace turned the night a whole different hue with Oliver Tolentino dresses constructed from a fabric of pineapple leaves (who woulda thought?). Meanwhile, veteran of the scene (and Best Actress winner) Meryl Streep donned fashion house Lanvin’s first ever dress made from eco-certified fabrics, and actors Kenneth Branagh and Colin Firth showed the guys how it’s done – with Kenneth decked out in eco-friendly Merino wool and Colin sacrilegiously recycling his same tux from last awards season. Ever since angel-incarnate-herself Michelle Williams shocked critics in bespoke organic H&M at the Baftas, the Green Carpet Challenge is the talk of tinseltown – with rumours now abuzz that even Karl Lagerfeld and Tom Ford will be taking part in future events. We hope it’s true!
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Monday, February 27th, 2012
An oldie but a goodie: you can always rely on a trip to your local Salvos Store for creative recycled getup. This week Salvos are proud to announce the launch of a brand new store in Windsor, Melbourne, right on the iconic Chapel Street shopping strip. To celebrate, they are hosting an auction night on March 2nd from 6pm. Some of their latest and greatest thrift finds will go under the hammer – your shoe in for some unique vintage bargains. Plus don’t forget to check out the Salvo’s very own retro fashion tips here!
Posted by Emily Lush in Fashion, News & Events, Vintage | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Clean lines, neutral colours, comfy fits, affordable price tags – this could only mean one thing! Yes, trusty Peppermint faves SOSUME have just launched a new basics range. Made using 100% fair trade organic cotton and stitched locally in Melbourne, there are five cuts and three colours to choose from. As the cooler months creep up on us, so will more styles and shades to keep our wardrobes fresh year round.
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Ever since this gorgeous book landed in the Peppermint office we’ve been swooning over Marilyn’s impeccable vintage style. Authors Andrew Hansford and Karen Homer have put together an irresistible collection of sketches, dress patterns and behind-the-scenes snapshots of some of The Blonde Bombshell’s most famous get-ups. Who ever knew Hollywood starlets had such good taste? Thanks to Murdoch Books, we have one copy of Dressing Marilyn to give away to a lucky reader! For your chance to win, leave us a comment below and tell us who your favourite retro-style icon is. {Please note: to enter, you must have an Australian postal address}.
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